LAS VEGAS – Roman Dolidze is not keeping a close look at the UFC’s official rankings, even though he’s about to headline his first event against a ranked opponent.
The UFC middleweight contender is unconcerned about his positioning in the division in terms of what it could mean for a potential title shot. Dolidze (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC), who fights Nassourdine Imavov (12-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 235 Saturday, doesn’t think being No. 1 in the division is necessary to get a shot at the belt.
“If you remember how Sean (Strickland) got his title shot, he fought Nassourdine after he fought some guy outside the top 15, and he got a title shot,” said at Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 235 media day. “That’s why I don’t like to make predictions and conversations like this. It will be what it will be. I’m ready for anything. That’s all.
